It can be daunting enough to see a large commercial truck behind or alongside you on a highway or interstate. When you’re on one of Kentucky’s many rural secondary roads, it can be truly frightening. Unfortunately, a lot of long-haul truckers are using these roads...
A car crash can turn your world upside down in the blink of an eye. If you're a parent, the shock and fear of such an event are often compounded by your concern for the well-being of your children, if they are traveling with you when an accident occurs. Caring for...
The possibility of a car crash is the risk people accept for the convenience of on-demand personal transportation. People never know when they might encounter an unsafe driver who does something truly dangerous, and there is no way to totally avoid this risk when...
If you have elderly loved ones, you’ve likely seen the shocking statistic that one in three people in their 50s or older who break a hip die within the following year. Here’s another troubling piece of data: Seniors who have broken a hip are up to eight times more...
Medical malpractice is a safety epidemic in the United States. Every day, thousands of people around the country experience some kind of medical error or negligence that could affect their health. It can be very difficult for researchers to track medical malpractice,...
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, are one of the most dangerous types of car accidents on the road. These collisions typically occur when one vehicle strikes another directly from the side, forming a "T" shape. In addition to property damage,...
Even a relatively minor car accident can lead to big losses. You may suffer damage to your car, any related medical costs, your lost wages and possibly some considerable pain and suffering to consider. But what if you and the other driver don’t exactly see eye-to-eye...
A slip-and-fall incident can occur almost anywhere. Even at businesses where there are multiple employees present to help maintain the facility, it is still possible, for example, for spills and water tracked in after a storm to lead to someone falling. A...
It’s important for drivers not to tailgate, which is just when they drive too close to the rear end of the next vehicle. Ideally, this is something that everyone will learn about in driver’s ed. But tailgating does still happen, which is why safety experts recommend...
The squealing of brakes. The crashing of metal. The shattering of glass. These sounds alone can conjure feelings of fear and trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response. Add in the possibility of cracking bones, cut skin, and other injuries and it is no surprise that...